The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 651: The storm is high and the waves are strong

"congratulations!"

Everyone in the room, who were originally depressed, turned around and congratulated the Xue family.

After tossing and turning for most of the night, the sky was already turning pale.

With a suitable excuse to take a concubine, Zhang Yun逸 did not delay any longer and simply struck while the iron was hot.

On the one hand, he sent someone to invite the imperial physician to consult, and on the other hand, he asked Youshi to come and choose an auspicious day with Aunt Xue to take a concubine.

After arranging all these, she did not forget to instruct Lai Da to spread the news in the Grand View Garden that Xue Pan had indulged himself too much and the Xue family was worried that the incense would be cut off, so they intended to let Xue Baochai follow Xiangling's example and inherit the incense.

It is worth mentioning that there is only a month left before the emperor ascends the throne one year later.

Zhang Yun逸 knew that the reward for the water pump would come by then, so he simply set the date shortly after the Wanshou Festival.

The reward this time is not low. Although the title of Duke is a promise made by the retired emperor, it will most likely be fulfilled. In this way, the Xue family will also be proud.

Even though the imperial physician confirmed Xue Pan's illness and learned that it was difficult for him to recover, Aunt Xue's slight sadness was diluted when she heard that Zhang Yunyi was about to be rewarded.

Besides, it can be considered as a double blessing.

As for the emperor who also had the same hidden danger, he did not forget it.

However, he had to pretend to be ignorant even though he knew the truth. For the sake of Xia Shouzhong's nephew, Baba went to the palace to remind him, which seemed too deliberate.

Therefore, he put it aside for the time being, waiting for the emperor to issue an edict to reward him. He then took the opportunity of Baochai's marriage to explain the whole story to Xia Shouzhong so as to remind the emperor without leaving any trace.

However, the emperor was not in a hurry to explain, but the golden hairpins in the garden needed a little appeasement.

The situation of Yuanchun and Yingchun was simple. After all, their identities had been established and they were both gentle and docile by nature. They also arranged for servants in the garden to pass on messages, which were nothing more than sweet words and guidance.

Although Lin Daiyu was the only one who did not break the window paper, she lived with Xue Baoqin and had a clearer understanding of the situation at that time. She must be able to understand her own "helplessness".

On the contrary, Tanchun and Shi Xiangyun need special consideration.

Although Tanchun's little deed had not been made public, she knew it very well. Now that Xue Baochai had taken the lead, she couldn't help but feel sad.

Before Tanchun made her relationship public, he had some excuses to avoid, but Shi Xiangyun was the first to establish a relationship with her.

He didn't know that Shi Xiangyun already knew the true situation between him and Xue Baochai.

Although this had already been foreshadowed, there was no guarantee that he would not change his mind after hearing that he wanted to marry Baochai.

This was not a difficult matter for Zhang Yun逸, as that was the reason why he did not marry Shi Xiangyun into his family.

Firstly, it was because he took into consideration that she had not yet reached the age of marriage, and secondly, he did not want to cause trouble and allow her to interfere under the guise of making way for Jia Baoyu.

Now, these two obstacles are gone.

At the beginning, the reason why I said we would wait until next year, after her birthday, was just an excuse.

Now even Baochai is about to get married, if Shi Xiangyun changes her mind, she might as well go with the flow.

Following the principle of doing the easy things first and then the difficult, after pacifying Yuanchun and Yingchun, he asked Jinchuan to go to Tuobi Villa in advance to say hello, and he himself sneaked into Tuobi Villa at night.

After entering Shi Xiangyun's boudoir, he was not in a hurry to explain.

After a long conversation, Zhang Yunyi held Shi Xiangyun in his arms and sat face to face on the couch. He crossed her two long legs with well-proportioned flesh and bones around his waist, and then told her about Xue Pan's request for medicine and the subsequent events.

Finally, he said, "Wenlong was just talking to me at that time, and I had no choice. My sister won't blame me, right?"

Although she knew that Zhang Yun逸 was hiding something and was far from as embarrassed as he appeared, Shi Xiangyun also tried to find out what had happened through the servants and Xue Baoqin.

But having said that, she was still young after all, and she couldn't help but said with a hint of jealousy: "Sister Bao is as beautiful as a flower, and she knows how to be warm and cold. I'm afraid Brother Yi will be happy to go with the flow, right?" Hearing the sour taste in Shi Xiangyun's words, Zhang Yunyi did not take it as an offense, but laughed and said: "If you say going with the flow, it does have some points..."

Shi Xiangyun didn't expect him to admit it like this, and she didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yunyi changed the subject and said, "However, the two wives of the Shi family spoke to my heart and gave me the opportunity to add fuel to the fire."

It is natural for young girls to be jealous. If Shi Xiangyun had not been jealous at all, Zhang Yunyi would have doubted his own abilities.

Zhang Yun逸 didn't mind and said some nice words to coax him.

However, when he talked about adding fuel to the fire, his arms around Shi Xiangyun drooped slightly, and he clamped his arms tightly to pull her legs together a little bit, and also tightly grasped with his palms behind his back.

Shi Xiangyun subconsciously straightened her waist and moved even closer.

She was so nervous after being questioned by Zhang Yunyi that she was too embarrassed to admit that she had heard the two of them gossiping, so she could only pretend to be deaf and dumb and said, "Yi...Brother Yi, why are you talking nonsense? What...what are you saying to add fuel to the fire?"

Zhang Yunyi said seriously, "Which one are you asking about, sister?"

Shi Xiangyun was stunned and blurted out, "What kind?"

Zhang Yunyi said affectionately, "Ever since Baoyu got married and saw your drunken appearance, I have regretted not marrying you earlier. I don't want to be so sneaky anymore. I wish I could be open and aboveboard and come to your place more often. If you don't feel wronged, I wish you could marry me first..."

When Shi Xiangyun heard this, a look of confusion flashed across her face.

Although Zhang Yunyi intended to let her enter the house before Xue Baochai, which made her quite tempted, she was also looking forward to her birthday next year.

For a moment, he was undecided and had difficulty making a decision. He quickly changed the subject and asked, "What's the other option?"

She thought Zhang Yunyi was offering another possibility, but unexpectedly, Zhang Yunyi suddenly stood up while holding her.

Shi Xiangyun was caught off guard and quickly clamped her legs together to steady her body to avoid falling.

However, Zhang Yunyi had already supported her body with his big hands, and said with a sly smile: "Since my sister said so, then let me experience what it means to be in a storm!"

"Huh? Uh..."

Shi Xiangyun had not yet figured out the meaning of Zhang Yunyi's words, but she couldn't help but groan.

A warm current rushed to my forehead.

At this moment, her mind was blank, as if she was in a small boat, floating up and down on the rough sea.

Shi Xiangyun only felt that she was surrounded by an irresistible force, and only Zhang Yunyi's arms were a solid harbor, allowing her to find a trace of peace in the stormy waves.

She was dizzy and could only subconsciously clamp her legs together, trying to stay close to the harbor to avoid falling into the abyss, and adapt to the rhythm of her heartbeat and the waves.

Sensing that the beauty in his arms was getting into the mood, Zhang Yunyi bit Shi Xiangyun's earlobe and said with a smile, "How is it? Have you made up your mind, sister?"

Zhang Yunyi's laughter was like the sea breeze, gentle and a little playful.

Shi Xiangyun's mind was blank, and she had no intention of making a decision. She closed her eyes and murmured, "All... all is up to Brother Yi!"

Before she finished her words, Shi Xiangyun suddenly felt dizzy.

When he came to his senses, he realized that Zhang Yunyi had treated him like a dog, with his back to the bed, kneeling on it.

She was a little confused, but she heard Zhang Yunyi behind her laughing and said, "Just now I just let my sister feel the high winds and rough waves. Now, let's see how Brother Yi adds fuel to the fire."

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(End of this chapter)